Richard Paul “Pookie” Baldwin, 32, of Columbia, KY tragically passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 in Creelsboro, KY. He was born on Tuesday, April 24, 1990 in Fletcher, NC to Ricky and Lorie Larson Baldwin.
Richard’s passion in life, aside from his family, was Demolition Derby cars. He proudly wore the number 424 for Fat Boys Inc, 206. He loved to be outdoors and working with his hands. He was highly intelligent, the life of the party, and had a pure heart of gold. Richard was employed by Four Seasons Heating and Air in Russell Springs, KY.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Verna Scherbinski Larson, Lyle Larson, Dorothy Stroup Baldwin, and Earl Baldwin and a special “pops”, Richard Dallas York.
SURVIVORS:
His wife & the love of his life: Jaireka Barnett Baldwin of Columbia, KY
2 children: Laramie Patience Baldwin and Hemi Storm Baldwin both of Columbia, KY
His parents: Ricky and Lorie Larson Baldwin of Columbia, KY
2 sisters: Becky Ramsey (Dewayne) of Campbellsville, KY and Lisa Risher (Erick) of Churchill, TN
Nephew & niece: James Ramsey of Campbellsville, KY and Kaydance Risher of Churchill, TN
Special niece: Lariat Baker of Columbia, KY
His mother-in-law: Annita Dial (Ricky Bledsoe) of Columbia, KY
His nanna: Shirley (Nash) York of Columbia, KY
Funeral Service: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Steve Harvey officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Cameron Barnett, Michael Williams, Thomas Long, Ashton Powell, Alex Cary, and Patrick Beasley
Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Curtis, Brandon Curtis, Jordan Baker, Jaykob Lee, Steve Harvey, Dylan Gray, Jason Janes, David Cook, Erick Risher, Dewayne Ramsey, James Ramsey, Jody Stapleton, and Gunner Franklin
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
